Apprentice BMW/MINI Vehicle Technician in Crawley

Kickstart Your Career with Vines Group – Become a BMW/MINI Technician of the Future! Are you ready to turn your passion into a high-powered career? Vines Group is searching for the next generation of vehicle technicians to join our September 202 Apprenticeship Programme – and this could be YOU.

• No weekends – ever! Work Monday to Friday and keep your weekends free.
• Earn while you learn:

• Year 1: £18,000
• Year 2: £24,000
• Year 3: £30,000
• Upon completion: £35,500 plus bonus potential!

Clear career progression from day one!

What You’ll Be Doing: This isn’t just a course – it’s your launchpad into the automotive world. Over 3 years, you’ll:

• Train on the job at our Gatwick site.
• Work alongside and be mentored by a qualified BMW Technician.
• Learn to diagnose, repair, and maintain cutting-edge BMW & MINI vehicles.
• Build real confidence in a real workshop environment.

You’ll also get:

• Regular check-ins with a BMW expert to support your development.
• Classroom training at the BMW Group Training Academy in Reading.

What You’ll Achieve: By the end of your apprenticeship, you won’t just have experience; you’ll have industry-recognised qualifications:

• IMI Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician.
• IMI Level 3 Automotive Refrigeration Handling.
• IMI Level 2 Electric / Hybrid Vehicles.
• IMI Accreditation Service Maintenance Technician.

Your Future Starts Here: We’re a family-owned business with over 40 years of partnership with BMW & MINI. We invest in people who want to go far! This apprenticeship gives you the skills, qualifications, and confidence to build a long-term career in the automotive industry, with endless opportunities to grow.

As an Apprentice Technician at Vines, you won’t just be watching from the sidelines — you’ll be hands-on from day one. You’ll learn how to:

• Service, maintain, and repair BMW & MINI vehicles.
• Diagnose faults using advanced BMW technology and tools.
• Work on everything from engines to high-tech electrical systems.

This isn’t ordinary training. This is BMW-level training — designed to put you ahead of the game. You’ll get the chance to:

• Work on the latest models, engines, and diagnostic equipment.
• Build skills in cutting-edge areas like:

• Electrification (hybrid & electric vehicles).
• Digitalisation and smart vehicle tech.

Learn by Doing: Every day is different. One minute you could be:

• Fixing a real customer vehicle.
• Using specialist BMW diagnostic systems.
• Learning directly from experienced technicians.

By the end, you won’t just understand cars — you’ll understand the technology driving the future of the automotive industry.

About You: We’re not expecting you to know everything yet — what matters most is your attitude and ambition. You’ll fit right in if you:

• Communicate well and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
• Are motivated to learn, grow, and build a long-term career.
• Have a genuine passion for cars and the automotive world.
• Show up ready to work hard and give your best every day.
• Are reliable, with strong attendance and timekeeping.
• Enjoy working as part of a team but can also think for yourself.
• Bring a positive, “can-do” mindset to everything you do.

Application Criteria: To apply, you’ll need (or be predicted to achieve):

• GCSE English (Grade A*–C / 9–4 or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*–C / 9–4 or equivalent).
• At least one other subject at the same level.

If you’ve got the drive, we’ll give you the opportunity.

Benefits:

• Awesome Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
• Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
• Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
• Training Provided: Don’t worry if you’re new to this; we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed!
• 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
• Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
• Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
• Enhanced Parental Benefits.
• Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
• Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
• Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more.

What makes a great team? Different people, different strengths. At Vines, we believe diversity drives success. So even if you don’t tick every box — go for it anyway. You’re more than your CV. Your personality, your mindset, your potential — that’s what really matters to us.